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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,577.97, 331,962.85 and 133,147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,577.97, 331,962.85 and 133,147.75 is: 183,724.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,577.97 : 331,962.85 = 133,147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,577.97/331,962.85 = 133,147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,577.97x = 331,962.85 × 133,147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,577.97x = 44,200,106,426.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,200,106,426.43/240,577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,724.66

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